November is National American Indian Heritage Month. I'm sure this month was chosen as it was when Europeans first emigrated to the New World and were met by friendly Indigenous Americans who celebrated their arrival with a feast. We now acknowledge that arrival and feast each year in Thanksgiving.
I was gifted a bottle of Jones von Drehle Cabernet Franc in celebration of Cab Franc Day that was founded by my friend Lori of Exploring the Wine Glass and Draceana Wines. I received no monetary compensation for this post and all opinions and writings are strictly my own.
Lump crab meat mixed with cream cheese and mayo, layered with crunchy cucumber and creamy avocado wrapped up in nori and brown rice. Perfect as an addition to a sushi appetizer tray for those who don't care for raw fish or as a main course meal for one.
Take your favorite cake mix, add an egg, some butter and some milk to make these delicious donuts that are sure to bring a smile to those who are the lucky recipients. I went with a Spice Cake this time and some fall colored sprinkles for a seasonal treat.
A warm and comforting casserole with southwestern flavors and a corn bread topping. This recipe was inspired by the fun, magical novel Keeper of Enchanted Rooms, our Lit Happens selection for November.
Starting with leftovers and the contents in the produce drawer of my refrigerator this soup is not only delicious and nutritious but a great way to make room for the makings of your Thanksgiving Dinner.
The Sunday Funday Bloggers are cleaning out their refrigerators today.......
This delicious pound cake, flavored with pure orange extract and orange zest in both the cake and the frosting is a wonderful way to start your holiday baking.
It's time for the Cake Slice Bakers..........
Holidays can be very busy. This quick and healthy Butternut Squash Soup starting with frozen squash is a time and stress saver. It takes only a few minutes of hands on time and half an hour cooking time. It can be made ahead and rewarmed so there is zero soup stress on the big day.
Impress your guests with this amazingly simple and delicious Seafood Platter. Simple preparation and very little time is involved, yet the WOW factor is incredible.
The French Winophiles are travelling to Bourgogne today, better known as the Burgundy region to us in the USA. Here in the US we simply call it Pinot Noir or Chardonnay as we designate by varietal rather than region.
Fall Harvest Sweet Bread tossed in a custard mixture and baked in a bundt pan creates a scrumptious, seasonal dessert.
This easy and delicious appetizer is a great start to your Holiday gathering. Creamy crab dip in filo cups topped with cranberry sauce are pretty to look at and scrumptious to devour.
We are celebrating Cranberries all week long.......
We had a very mild Fall up until 2 days ago and now, KABLAM, winter has arrived. But while that mild weather was here, I enjoyed daily walks and started thinking about how nice a bonfire would be. Then I started thinking about roasting marshmallow and making S'mores. I planned on doing exactly that last Sunday when the Angel Face was visiting. Unfortunately, we had a snow squall and hail while she was here.
This delicious, seasonal quick bread is chock full of citrus, pumpkin, nuts, cranberries and warm spices. It is superb paired with soup, buttered for breakfast or sliced as a snack.
When I am busy preparing for the holidays but need to make sure that I keep my energy up, I turn to smoothies for a quick, easy and nutritious breakfast that I can sip while working in the kitchen.
Julia Child is credited with saying that she loved to cook with wine and that sometimes she even added it to the food. I have a plaque hanging in my kitchen with that quote. It always makes me smile.
These Codfish Cakes are amazing!!! If you like Crab Cakes and Salmon Patties you are going to think that they pale in comparison. I know I did.
Chicken breasts dredged in pecan meal and baked to a deep brown and served with a Maple Pecan sauce. Delicious!!
Shortbread crust covered with semisweet chocolate and sprinkled with pecans. A delicious and easy addition to your Christmas Cookie selection this season.
Sweet Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce and warm spices combine to create the perfect Harvest Flavor profile. I turned this bread into mini loaves that I can freeze and use all Holiday season long. They are perfect when entertaining or taking as a hostess gift when attending a gathering. They also are a lovely addition to the cookies on your dessert buffet.
It's time for Bread Bakers........
These scrumptious cookies are going to be a big hit on your Holiday Cookie Tray. The cranberries add wonderful texture, color and taste to your basic chocolate chip cookie.
Puffed Millet combined with honey, almonds, coconut, dried cranberries and freeze dried marshmallows make a perfect breakfast mixed in with your yogurt or a perfect carry along snack for your next hike.
Little Miss M is turning 2 years old tomorrow and we are ready to celebrate. Little Miss M is the daughter of our very first exchange student who is from Russia and her fiancee who is from Mauritius.
Isn't she lovely...........
This delicious vegetable side dish is perfect for any holiday meal. It is perfect with your roast meats during Fall and Winter holidays and amazing with your grilled meats during the Summer Holidays.
I was excited to be fortunate enough to receive 2 bottles of Cecchi wine for tasting purposes in return for writing my honest opinion and review. I received no monetary compensation for this post.
Pasta and Chianti are a classic pairing and always guarantees success. This pasta sauce I am sharing with you today is not your traditional slow cooked sauce that makes the whole house smell amazing and your stomach to grumble the minute you walk in the door.
It is, however, delicious and ready in less than half an hour after you walk into the door. Perfect for those busy weeknights when you are yearning comfort food.
This delicious salad is not only a great side but you can serve it over toasted pita pieces and turn it into a meal. It is one of those salads that gets better with time so you can make it the night before and pack it into your lunchbox to enjoy.
This scrumptious pineapple casserole is perfect with that ham that you are baking up for Christmas or any Holiday dinner.
Pulled Pork with Cornbread is a match made in heaven. I decided to combine them into delicious jumbo muffins suitable to serve for a casual dinner.
This brown rice pilaf flavored with pecans, onions and spices is the perfect side dish for all your holiday meals. It is wonderful served with roasted poultry or meats. It is an amazing bed for your seafood. It is a filling side dish for any vegetarians in your group and can be made vegan by swapping out olive oil for the butter.
We are sharing Holiday Side Dishes this week.........
Delicious, seasonal apples tossed with traditional apple pie seasonings and cooked to a delicious filling before being placed onto puffed pastry, drizzled with caramel sauce, wrapped into a packet and baked to a golden brown. I served it up with a scoop of vanilla ice cream with caramel ribbon.
The Sunday Funday blogger are sharing Caramel Apple Recipes today.......
The last couple of gatherings we have had, we have started the night off with a wonderful fall cocktail.
This Pork Loin Roast is drizzled with honey, topped with herbs, dotted with butter before being surrounded with apples and onions and roasted. The perfect centerpiece for a Fall Feast.
Creamy, smooth and flavorful this Pumpkin Ice Cream is the perfect fall treat. I was inspired to make this after reading the novel and watching the film Practical Magic.
These delicious and nutrtitious little snacks are perfect for any holiday gathering. The Sunday Funday bloggers are celebrating Diwali this week.
This would be a nice start to your holiday dinner for the Festival of Lights......
This chili is filled with the warm spices and flavors found in Indian food. It is colorful and delicious. A perfect Fall meal.
This quick and easy recipe has dinner on the table in only 30 minutes. A perfect one pot meal that is delicous and nutritious.
I was excited when I was able to find a wine from New Zealand's North Island. I was thrilled when I found a bottle of orange wine that was perfect for the upcoming Halloween celebrations.
These little cheese bites are not only adorable and perfect for Halloween but they are also dang delicious. Serve these up all by themselves, with sliced apples or grapes, or as part of a charcuterie platter.
Thrill your little Ghosts and Goblins with this hearty and delicious GHOULash that will keep them warm and give them energy for a night filled with begging.
This creamy, seasonal and soothing rice pudding is made in an instant pot saving tons of time that would normally be spent baking the squash and cooking the rice. Flavored with dried cranberries, fresh apple and cinnamon it turned out amazingly delicious.
Seasonal pears topped with a chocolate almond crumble and baked to tender, delicious perfection and topped with fresh whipped cream. A wonderful finish to a Fall Harvest Feast.
These snake breadsticks are adorable and so easy to create with just 2 ingredients. Serve them up on Halloween with some Beef GHOULash (recipe coming soon) before your little Goblins go out begging.
The Bread Bakers are sharing Halloween Breads today......
This colorful, flavorful, spiced vegetable soup made a scrumptious first course but is hearty enough to be served as a meal with a salad and some bread.
